Type Confusion Vulnerability in Apple Safari and iOS Products
CVE-2026-86922

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Safari
iOS And iPad OS
Mac OS
Visionos
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-86922?

A type confusion issue has been identified that may allow maliciously crafted web content to execute arbitrary code on affected Apple products. This vulnerability has been addressed by implementing improved state management to safeguard users. Users are encouraged to update to the latest versions (Safari 27, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, and visionOS 27) to mitigate potential exploitation risks.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS 0 < 27

macOS 0 < 27

Safari 0 < 27

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/149034
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149035
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149038

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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